We must defend better, says beleaguered Benitez
- Published: 17 Jan 2013 at 05.45
- Online news: Sports
Rafael Benitez blamed Chelsea's defensive problems for their failure to beat struggling Southampton and admitted skipper John Terry remains a major doubt for the weekend clash with Arsenal.
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez (C) cuts a frustrated figure during his side's 2-2 home draw with Southampton on January 16, 2013. Benitez blamed Chelsea's defensive problems for their failure to beat struggling Southampton and admitted skipper John Terry remains a major doubt for the weekend clash with Arsenal.
Chelsea allowed a two-goal first half lead to slip as visitors Southampton battled back for a 2-2 draw that left the European champions 13 points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester United and all but extinguished their domestic title hopes this season.
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